Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MEL to IXR flight.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Birsa Munda Airport. Many passengers pass through Indira Gandhi International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
At the moment, ₹ 34,899 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Birsa Munda Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 63,378. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to IXR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Birsa Munda Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MEL to IXR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Birsa Munda Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Birsa Munda Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Consider staying in a hotel near IXR if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Birsa Munda Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to central Ranchi
Birsa Munda Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Ranchi. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Birsa Munda Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Ranchi. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Ranchi is May, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Birsa Munda Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to IXR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Ranchi, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel about 322 kilometres east to Kolkata to tick off its top attractions. From Victoria Memorial to Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres north of Ranchi, Patna is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
